UK Approves Controversial Puberty Blocker Trial Amid Backlash

The UK is starting a big study in January to test drugs that stop puberty in children who feel they might be transgender.

Over 200 kids, as young as eight, will take part.

These drugs were banned last year because experts weren't sure if they were safe.

The new study will look at how the drugs affect kids' bodies and minds.

Some people, like doctors and politicians, are very upset and say the study could hurt kids.

They want the study to stop.

Others, like the researchers, say it's important to find out if the drugs help or harm kids.

The study has a lot of money and will last about four years.

Many people are watching closely to make sure everything is done safely.